Notes: (1/24/98) Here's the second chapter of my fanfic, I hope you all
enjoyed the first one! The entire thing probably will be longer than
three or four chapters, by the way, since the one's I'm writing are so
short. Hey, but shorter chapters = more chapters ^_^
Once again, thanks to Lianne, Chris Davies, and Janelle for especially
inspiring me with their wonderful works of fanfiction. And SPECIAL
thanks to Samurai824 from AOL for helping me "edit" my fanfics ^_^
Disclaimer: Sailormoon, its characters and all of that stuff are
copyrights of Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha LTD, and Toei Animation. I am
not in any way associated with any of them.
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STARLIGHT MEMORIES
By,
Debbie Hsieh
Chapter 2
Usagi woke up, bathed in sweat. She took a deep breath and ran
her fingers through her damp hair. Only then did she notice Luna's face
peering over her own. "Usagi, daijobu?"
"Hai, I just had a very, interesting dream," Usagi mumbled,
trying to recall the events that took place in her mind. She remembered
nothing except for last word she had said. "Did you, I mean, did I say
anything while I was asleep to wake you up?"
"No, I just heard you stirring around, and realized you were
tangled in your sheets. I was afraid you would strangle or something,
so I untwisted the sheets and you woke up," Luna replied. "Are you sure
you're ok?"
*So that's why the air was so thick in the dream* Usagi
remembered the feeling of not being able to breathe and shuddered. *I
wonder what else I dreamt about*
"Usagi? Usagi?" Luna's concerned voice broke her stream of
thoughts.
Usagi shook her head and replied "Yes, I'm fine," she lied.
"What was your dream about?" Luna asked, oblivious to the fact
that Usagi wasn't telling the truth.
"Oh, um, I don't remember, something about being chased by a
tiger," She murmured.
"I've had that dream plenty of times." Luna nodded
sympathetically. "Well, it's a good thing school's over, or else you'd
never be able to get up as early as you did today."
"Hai, good night Luna," Usagi said sleepily.
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A person sat up in bed, breathing quickly. "Could it be? Could
it have happened?" She asked herself quietly. *There's no reason for it
not to have happened*, a voice inside her said. "But, maybe the dream
was wrong," she tried to convince herself. *Your dreams are never
wrong*, the same voice reminded her. "But still," she insisted.
Sighing, she stretched and lay back in bed, listening to the music the
starlight played outside her window.
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"NANI??????????"
"Hai, minna, we're getting married," Usagi said firmly.
"How romantic," Makoto sighed.
"Romantic? Baka is more like it!" Rei said, flicking the side
of Usagi's head. "Moshi moshi? Anyone home?"
"Rei-chan! Stop it! They're destined to be together, and they
ought to get married sooner or later!" Minako exclaimed. Artemis nodded
in agreement.
"Why not later then? They're not ready for marriage now!" Rei
threw her arms up in exasperation. "She's still in high school!"
"Rei, please don't yell at Mina-chan," Usagi said quietly,
placing a hand on Rei's shoulder. "I believe 100% that I'm ready for
this,"
Rei looked into Usagi's eyes, to look for any signs of
hesitation or indecisiveness, but found only certainty and
determination. "Hai, Usagi. I believe you," she said, forcing a smile.
"You're the only one who knows whether you're ready or not for such a
big step in life."
Usagi was shocked, taken aback by the sudden change of
attitude. "Arigato, Rei-chan," she said, eyes shining.
"When did the others say they would come?"
"I told Michiru, Haruka, Setsuna, and Hotaru to come to Rei's
temple at exactly 3:00," Luna recited. "It's 2:58 now."
"You know what, it is good that you're marrying Mamoru-san.
Maybe he can help you with your schoolwork," Ami pointed out.
Four girls and two cats all simultaneously developed sweatdrops
on their heads.
"Konnichiwa, minna, we have arrived!" Haruka's voice announced.
"So what is this important news that couldn't be postponed until
later?"
"Well, you see," Usagi began.
"Usagi and Mamoru are getting married!"
"They're tying the knot!"
"They want to spend the rest of their life together!"
"They're going to exchange vows of love and unity!"
"She's moving in with him!"
All eyes turned to Minako, who reddened. "I couldn't think of a
phrase on such short notice,"she mumbled.
The newcomers looked at Usagi. "Is this true?" Michiru asked
quietly.
"Hai, Michiru-sama! Two months from this very day!" Usagi said
happily. "You're all invited, of course."
"Setsuna-mama? Does this mean the prince and princess are going
to live happily ever after?" Hotaru asked.
"Hai, Hotaru," Setsuna said, beaming down at the child.
"I'm afraid I can't let you do this," Haruka announced,
shattering the joyous aura.
"Haruka-sama?" Usagi asked, afraid of the answer.
The older girl looked at Usagi. After what seemed like an
eternity, she smiled. "Two months? You can't plan a decent wedding in
two months. Give us four, at least."
Usagi smiled broadly and hugged the taller girl. "I'll give you
three," she dared.
Haruka looked at Michiru. "What do you think?" she asked.
"Well, with the help of Setsuna's wonderful fashion sense,
we'll see," Michiru said with mock seriousness. Everyone laughed and
the remaining eight girls joined the hug.
Two hours later, after Usagi explained the romantic story of
how Mamoru proposed to her, after Setsuna insisted on treating them all
with ice cream, after the three older girls made sure they had a time
to meet with her to discuss the wedding plans, Usagi was back at the
temple, alone with Rei.
"Whew, glad that's all over," she huffed, collapsing on a soft
chair.
"Usagi-chan?"
"Hai."
"I just want you to know, that I *really* didn't mean what I
said earlier," Rei said slowly. "I just wanted to make sure you were
ready for this kind of commitment. I didn't mean to make you feel bad."
"Rei-chan, I've known you for how long, I know what your
intention was," Usagi said. "I really appreciate it." She paused. "And
I want to ask you something. Something important."
"Nani?"
"Will you be my maid of honor at the wedding?" Usagi asked
hesitantly.
Rei's eyes bugged out. "Me? Why me?
"Because, baka, I want you to be!"
"Why not ask Minako, or Makoto, or Ami, or Naru, or-"
"Does that mean you don't want the job?" Usagi interrupted.
"No! I mean, of course not! I'd love it. I mean, why did you
pick me out of all of them?" Rei asked, curious.
"Rei, you're my best friend."
Rei looked at Usagi long, and carefully. "That means a lot to
me, Usagi-chan" she whispered.
"I know!" Usagi said cheerfully. "So will you do it?"
"Of course! I'm prettier than the rest of them, anyway," Rei
replied haughtily.
"Ooh, I'm sure they'd love to hear that," Usagi taunted.
"You wouldn't."
"I would."
"No, you wouldn't."
"Yes, I would!"
Usagi was finally alone at home, thinking of the previous
night. "I wonder what that dream was about," she said out loud. *It had
something to do with Seiya-kun, I wish that they were back. I've been
missing them a lot lately*, she thought to herself. "Maybe, they could
come back, just to visit for the wedding!" The thought faded from her
as soon as it hit her. "Oh, some idea, Usagi. I'm sure Seiya would just
LOVE to see Mamoru put a ring on my finger," Seiya. Ring. The two words
had an impact on her, but she didn't know why. Usagi sighed. "Sometimes
I think my dreams are stranger than my real life," she said. "Oh well,
if I didn't remember the dream, it must not have been important, ne?"
She turned her thoughts to the wedding that would take place between
herself and the man she loved, but tendrils of her dream still remained
at the back of her mind.
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